How a Reclusive Ex-Glencore Trader Became Indonesia’s Nickel King
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Arif Kurniawan, a former Glencore trader, has become a key player in Indonesia's growing nickel industry, mirroring the country's expanding metals sector.
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Arif Kurniawan’s fortunes and influence have risen with those of the Southeast Asian nation’s fast-expanding metals industry.
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Original article published by Bloomberg on December 29, 2025. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.